Mario, Link, Wario (not a hero, but still) and Kirby dueling it out in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (image from nytimes.com)

Though most video game characters fight against evil, there have been occasions when game heroes have fought against each other. A popular example of this is the "Super Smash Brothers" series.

Mario and Sonic posing together in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (image from wiicade.com)

Gaming characters (especially mascots) have been rivals to each other. The most famous mascot rivalry is the one between Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario. Though Sega dropped out of hardware and the two characters aren't true rivals anymore, they are still competitive and battle against each other in "Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl."

Video game heroes have made an impact on one's imagination and help make the impossible possible to just about anyone. In addition, they show the willing to never give up, make sacrifices to save people and protect the world for the greater good of people. So, game heroes are just as influencial as real life heroes, because of these values that they show in every game.